US Bridges

Scherrer RD over Cattle Pass

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · 3.1 SE JCT SR 92 · Structure no. 084354000000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
88 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
42
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scherrer RD over Cattle Pass is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scherrer RD over Cattle Pass in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 42 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesScherrer RD
CrossesCattle Pass
Location3.1 SE JCT SR 92
RouteCounty Highway 85750
CountySnohomish County
StateWashington
Coordinates48.0441, -121.9446
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2021)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Scherrer RD over Cattle Pass built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scherrer RD over Cattle Pass in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Scherrer RD over Cattle Pass carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Scherrer RD over Cattle Pass?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Scherrer RD over Cattle Pass?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.